Frankie’s Smokehouse at Woolloongabba proving a bit hit after AFL grand final opening

US-style barbecue enthusiasts are going mad over a new smokehouse in Brisbane’s inner-south with the restaurant booked out weeks in advance.

Fans of American barbecue are flooding into a new smokehouse in Brisbane’s inner-south which is taking foodies by storm.

Frankie’s Smokehouse has quickly become a major hit after launching at 719 Stanley St, Woolloongabba the week leading up to the AFL Grand Final in October.

The new restaurant, which is the brainchild of Tristan Borgo along with his sister Tamika, is so popular among Brisbane residents that weekends at the new venue are booked out almost a month in advance.

Frankie's Smokehouse owners Tamika and Tristan Borgo

Specialising in specialise traditional Texan-style smoking of just using salt and pepper to season meat with the low and slow approach to cooking, the menu at Frankie’s Smokehouse consists mostly of brisket, pulled pork with beef short ribs and pork ribs also available, along with a few extra sides.

“The restaurant started with Tristan having a passion for smoked meats and feeding the masses,” Tamika said.

The outdoor dining area at Frankie's Smokehouse at Woolloongabba.

“Originally we were going to bring in our 6.5m trailer smoker to the site but then an opportunity came up to purchase the current 8.5m, 3.5 tonne smoker that currently sits on the side block of our building in Woolloongabba.

“We had to be very specific when looking for a venue due to us needing to fit the smoker onsite easily and knowing our current site had access to the grass area on the side it just seemed fitting to go with this venue.

Frankie's Smokehouse restaurant at Woolloongabba.

“We officially opened the weekend before the AFL Grand Final at the Gabba and have had lots of local support ever since.”

Frankie’s is the latest in a long list of new venues to open in the booming suburb of Woolloongabba, which has experienced significant change in recent years with more people moving into the area after the construction of several apartment high-rises.

Some of Frankie's Smokehouse's famous US-style food.

Tamika said they were best known for their generous portions and tasty food.

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“We have had many barbecue enthusiasts through the door, along with many customers telling us of their experiences through Texas and how we help relive the taste they once experienced in the heart of Texas, the home of low and slow barbecue,” she said.

The ribs on offer at Frankie's Smokehouse.

“True low and slow barbecue is still building in Brisbane but there is definitely a demand for it as the barbecue community continues to grow.

“Our main aim through the restaurant is to create an environment that people love to come and have a good feed at, a couple of local beers, because we believe in supporting local.

“We also want people to share barbecue stories for those that are starting their journey in barbecue or sharing their cooks and what they did.”